National Register of Historic Places

Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site

Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site is a historic place in Kawaihae, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii County, Hawaii, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on August 17, 1972, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000105.

Kawaihae, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii County, HawaiiListed August 17, 1972NRIS #66000105★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site?

Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site is a United States National Historic Site located on the northwestern coast of the island of Hawaiʻi. The site preserves the National Historic Landmark ruins of the last major Ancient Hawaiian temple, and other historic sites.

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Listing details

Name
Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site
City
Kawaihae, Island of Hawaii
County
Hawaii County
State
Hawaii
Listed on the National Register
August 17, 1972
NRIS reference number
66000105
Resource type
district
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
20.02889, -155.82217
When was Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site listed on the National Register?

Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 17, 1972.

Where is Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site located?

Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site is located in Kawaihae, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii County, Hawaii at approximately 20.02889, -155.82217. See the map above.

Is Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.